The Wellcome Practice Dartford

07/05/2026

Lift low mood gently

05/05/2026

Our Palliative Care Team are inviting the Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley community and Darent Valley Hospital staff to get talking about death, dying, and bereavement during this year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week (4–10 May 2026).

During this week, the team will be providing leaflets and an opportunity to talk about death, dying and bereavement in the entrance to the main corridor.

Every year, people around the UK use Dying Matters Awareness Week, led by Hospice UK, as a moment to encourage all communities to get talking in whatever way, shape or form works for them.

Death, dying and bereavement affect us all. Yet 27% of people find it hard to talk about death with family or friends, and 30% bottle their feelings up. If we don’t talk about death and dying and bereavement, it can be harder to cope when we experience it.

The mission of Dying Matters is to break down the stigma and taboo of talking about death and dying. But sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start.

This Dying Matters Awareness Week is focusing on the importance of conversations about death and dying – with family, friends, employers, anyone in your life – helping people to get the conversation started.

https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters

04/05/2026

Blood in your urine is the most common sign of bladder cancer.

If you notice something that doesn’t feel right, even once, get it checked by your GP. It may turn out to be nothing, but it’s worth making sure. Early diagnosis can make a real difference.

For more information visit the ABC UK website at www.actionbladdercanceruk.org.

04/05/2026

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04/05/2026

Young Persons' Away Day

Are you aged between 14-17 and want to know more about Healthcare Transition and how we support you? This is an away day aimed to support you during your adolescents years.

Many different charities will be involved, discussing:
- Roald Dahl Charity
- Bright Futures Charity
- Cooking Activities
- Design Activities
- First Aid Training
- Health and Wellbeing
- Banking and looking after money

This event will take place on May 28th. For more information and the full details, please contact dgn-tr.youngpersonsnurse@nhs.net

03/05/2026

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Blood in your urine is the most common sign of bladder cancer.

If you notice something that doesn’t feel right, even once, get it checked by your GP. It may turn out to be nothing, but it’s worth making sure. Early diagnosis can make a real difference.

For more information visit the ABC UK website at www.actionbladdercanceruk.org.

02/05/2026

If you think you might have the symptoms of ovarian cancer, it's important to see your GP. 🏥

We know that first phone call or conversation can be difficult, so we've worked with Macmillan Cancer Support to create some top tips to help you talk to your GP about the symptoms you're experiencing.

See our top 10 tips in full 👉 https://bit.ly/3LHZqT5

02/05/2026

Dr Taylor’s latest article

The May issue of Dartford Living featuring: Dartford Pride is back bigger than ever, Mental Health awareness, Orchard Panto star announced, Puzzle page plus all our usual local news, articles and busi

01/05/2026

Don’t let illness or injury ruin your bank holiday weekend. Take action now:

✅order prescriptions early
✅check pharmacy opening times
✅stock the essentials at home.

Visit StopThinkChoose.co.uk to read our guide to local services.

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01/05/2026

NHS anxiety support

29/04/2026